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Discipline
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Staff members use developmentally appropriate methods and a positive
approach to discipline. Redirection is the most common technique
used with young children, especially infants and toddlers (i.e.,
providing an alternative activity to distract a child from an
undesirable activity.) Redirection, natural and logical
consequences, and removing a child from the situation to allow them to
calm down are examples of techniques used with toddlers and older
children. Infants and toddlers are encouraged to explore their
environment to begin building a foundation of self confidence.
Older children are encouraged to problem solve among themselves,
cooperate with one another and contribute to the group. Teaching
staff use positive words and talk to the children to guide them to more
appropriate behaviors. The languages used will be different,
depending on the age of the child. Staff members never use
spanking or food for behavior management.
If concerning behaviors arise that
impact the safety of the child, other children and or teachers, a family
meeting will be required to create a Behavior Management Plan to support
the child and the classroom. While, ACAP typically will not
send a child home during the day for behavior, if multiple attempts have
been made and the child is continuing to harm themselves or others, it
will be under the discretion of the Program Director or person in charge
if a parent or emergency contact should be called to pick up the child.
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